Back at the beginning of the year, I said that I wanted to update my kitchen island with paint. Well, I got that job completed and decided to do something with the cabinets as well. This isn’t my kitchen. I took a “before” photo, but long story short, someone who will remain nameless left the memory card out of my camera without me knowing, so alas, no photo. Anyway, the cabinets look very much like these. Light, natural maple wood. Still in great shape. However the color just wasn’t working for me anymore.
So I got out my paint, magic brushes and stain glazes and got to work. Now our run-of-the-mill cabinets look much warmer and work with my new color preferences.
Hand-rubbed, custom finish for w-a-a-a-ay less than new cabinets and loads of construction dust.
Next up is something similar to this finish for the countertop. Yes, I can even paint laminates to look like granite or marble!
If you have cabinets that you’re not happy with, contact me. I can work some magic for you too!
OMG your before cabinets are just like mine and I would love to know how you got to the after picture. I have been researching on restaining light maple cabinets and for the most part a professional is recommended.
Please let me know how you did this, they almost look like they have been antiqued.
Thank you
Posted by: Lynn Berry | October 23, 2011 at 12:41 PM